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Religious ceremonies among the original inhabitants of Peru
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Religious ceremonies among the original inhabitants of Peru

1722 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sheet with two depictions of religious ceremonies of the original inhabitants of Peru. Top: Peruvians make offerings to the sun. The fire is lit by the sun with a special instrument on an altar. Bottom: The Incas have gathered in a square. The priest invites the sun to drink from the bowl.

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printboekillustratiePeru
Credit lineReligieuze plechtigheden bij oorspronkelijke bewoners van Peru. 1722. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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